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Effectively maintaining your central heating system is important if you want it to remain healthy and fully functioning. Over time, central heating water accumulates harmful dirt and debris, the mix of water and oxygen causing a metallic sludge to form and without proper care, over time, this can destroy your boiler, pipework and radiators.
Power flushing provides a fast and effective way to clean your system comprehensively.
The Benefits of the Power Flush Clean
Extends your central heating system's operating life
Your system will be more reliable
More effective operation resulting in energy savings
Household bills will be lowered
Heat will be consistent throughout your home.
does Your Central Heating require a Power Flush?
Does your boiler make a lot of noise?
Are some of your rooms colder than others?
Does your system take a long time to warm?
Are any of your radiators cold at the bottom?
Do your radiators require regular flushing or bleeding?
What Next?
If you think your central heating system requires expert attention then you should get in touch with qualified heating engineers like Hometech to carry out an inspection of your system to assess the condition it is in. We will carry out the inspection and provide you with a clear quote for any work that is required to get your system functioning at maximum efficiency.
frequently asked questions
What is a Power Flush?
A power flush is where a low pressure but high water flow pump is connected to your central heating system and is water is pumped through at high speed. Using essential chemicals, the power flush can dislodge and break down any materials, such as limescale or black sludge and leave your system working at 100% maximum efficiency again. This will extend the life of your central heating system and lower your bills in the longer term.
What are the signs that I might need a power flush?
You may find that your heating system is slower than normal to warm up, or there are cold spots in the middle of your radiators. You might also find some rooms are colder than others. Other signs could include unpleasant boiler noises or repeated pump failure.
How long does it take to power flush a central heating system?
It usually takes around half a day to power flush a system thoroughly. You can typically expect a power flush in a three bedroom house with a vented system to take around five hours to perform.
Do I need a power flush if I’m getting a new boiler?
Yes it’s recommended you get one. For your boiler manufacturer to guarantee the boiler they need to know that your new boiler is being installed into a clean system.
How often should you power flush?
To keep the system in good shape, power flushing is recommended every five to six years.